Taste Of The Islands Charleston. SC

Delicious foods Friday nights vibes visitors from charlotte nc everything on point

All-in-all pleasantly surprised by the experience. Stopped in with my family when we were having trouble deciding where to eat. The atmosphere is what one might expect from a strip mall restaurant; however, the food was exceptional. The seafood was fresh, the flavors/seasoning was great, and even steamed veggies were delightful. My 7-year old called it her new favorite place to eat. We'll definitely be going back to try more items. Only criticism might be the cocktail we tried was potent. Good if you're looking for a cheap buzz, but not a great pairing for food.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Atmosphere and customer service was top tier. Very clean place but I ordered oxtails and they were the toughest oxtails I’ve ever had and it made me sick on my stomach. Maybe they just had a bad day but I wasted 30$ on a large oxtail plate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Food was delicious

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Oxtails had a lot of flavor but was tough. The brown stew chicken was ok but I would not order again. The red velvet pound cake was not to my liking. More and likely I will never return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

The food is pretty good. My only problem is I always ask for extra gravy on my rice, and it never seems to be there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas

The food was delicious. I stopped by for the desert. The sweet potato pie was delicious. There was a live band as well. They were very good. They were singing a variety of songs, 80s to present. I highly recommend. 10/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Veggie Plate

Tina is an exceptional server. We were a group of six who are from out of town. We went two nights in a row and the second night she remembered our drink order. We were so impressed! The food was excellent and so was the atmosphere. If we're ever in Charleston again we will return.

I just had the best curry goat I've had in YEARS!!
My group didn't want Jamaican food. I'm so glad I went by to get a curry goat, R&P, cabbage and plantains to go! I tried a little bit while she was getting my rum cake and patty. I almost ate the whole plate. The goat was tender and flavorful!
I'm going back on Sunday for the ackee and saltfish!!
All of it was 10 out of 10!

We are always pleased with the food and the service. The people couldn't be nicer and the menu variety is unlike any other place that we know of locally.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Oxtails Rice and Peas Plantines

Tried calling b4 arriving; no answer, got to place to avoid waiting, place order still waited 30mins, then my food was cold. Poor customer service.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Coconut Curry Shrimp

Parking: Shopping center parking lot is available.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy wheelchair accessibility

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coconut Curry Shrimp, Oxtails Rice and Peas Plantines, Mac & Cheese, Fish, Side Order - Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Corn Fritters, Rasta Pasta with Jerk Chicken

Loved the oxtails & the Rasta pasta!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Consistently decent food. Menu that includes a good cross-section of Caribbean dishes. Well spiced. Friendly enough service. For a spot in a strip mall next to a Piggly Wiggly in Charleston, SC, I was impressed.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Brown Stew Chicken

Love love love this place! Authentic Jamaican cuisine prepared by authentic Jamaicans. I just returned from Jamaica and the food here is better than there.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Coconut Curry Shrimp, Oxtails Rice and Peas Plantines, Fish, Escovitch Fish